Guided gravel bike tours through the city, fjord hills, and forest trails of Oslo — for every pace and every rider.
Private, fully guided cycling tours through Oslo and its surroundings — crafted for those who want to experience the city properly, without the effort of figuring it out alone.
All tours depart from central Oslo.
Road
A relaxed spin through the heart of Oslo — Aker Brygge, the Opera House, Vigeland Park and the Royal Palace. Perfect for first-timers.
Road
Sweep along the waterfront to the museum peninsula, past Viking ships and the Folk Museum, with stunning fjord panoramas throughout.
Gravel
Escape the city into the vast Marka forest. Rolling gravel roads through pine and birch, past mirror-still lakes and wildlife.
Gravel
A full-day adventure deep into the Marka wilderness. Technical singletrack, river crossings, and long ridge climbs. For the bold.
Local riders who know every trail, climb and café stop in Oslo.
Born and raised in Oslo, Eivind has been riding the roads and forest tracks of the city for over 30 years. An avid runner and biker, he knows the routes of Oslo like the back of his pocket — and loves sharing every one of them.
Haakon has lived in Oslo for over 10 years and spent countless hours in the city's forests and on its roads. A passionate gravel bike enthusiast, he is something of an expert on Nordmarka — its trails, its seasons, and its secrets.
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This is Oslo at its most welcoming — a leisurely ride through the beating heart of the Norwegian capital. We keep the pace relaxed so there's always time to pause, take photos and soak it all in.
Starting at the City Hall square (Rådhusplassen) by the waterfront, we roll along the harbour promenade past Aker Brygge's restaurants and sailboats before sweeping east to the Oslo Opera House. The building's sloping marble roof doubles as a public promenade — a perfect first stop. From there we follow the fjord path through the emerging Fjord City district before heading inland through the quiet streets of St. Hanshaugen.
The second half takes us through Frogner and into Vigeland Park, home to Gustav Vigeland's extraordinary collection of 200-odd bronze and granite sculptures. We finish the loop past the Royal Palace gardens and back down Karl Johans gate — Oslo's main boulevard — to the start.
Just west of the city centre lies Bygdøy — a quiet, forested peninsula that juts into the Oslofjord and holds some of Norway's most treasured museums. This route combines fjord scenery with culture and a genuine sense of escape, all within a short ride of downtown Oslo.
We depart from Aker Brygge and follow the waterfront cycle path westward along Frognerkilen bay, passing rowing clubs and bathing beaches before climbing gently onto the peninsula. The roads here are quiet and lined with chestnut trees, and the pace lets you appreciate the surroundings.
We pass by the Norwegian Folk Museum, the Viking Ship Museum and the Fram Museum — home to the world's best-preserved polar exploration vessel. You won't be going inside (unless you wish to on your own time), but your guide will bring the history alive as you ride past. The return leg hugs the peninsula's southern shore, with open fjord views stretching south toward Nesodden.
Ring 4 is one of Oslo's best-kept cycling secrets — a classic loop through Nordmarka that has been a local favourite for decades. The name refers to the fourth ring of trails radiating out from the city, and it's the one that strikes the perfect balance between wild forest riding and manageable distance.
We take the T-bane to Sognsvann and start at the lake's edge, where the forest begins immediately. The route heads north through stands of pine and silver birch, following gravel forest roads that are smooth enough to roll at speed but varied enough to keep things interesting. Expect a couple of proper climbs — both well rewarded with long, flowing descents.
Halfway around you'll pass Kikutstua, a traditional Norwegian mountain cabin that serves waffles and coffee. We stop here for a well-earned break before looping back south through the Maridalen valley, one of the few agricultural landscapes left within Oslo's city limits, and finishing back at the lake.
This is Nordmarka as few visitors — and even many Osloites — ever get to see it. A full-day push into the deep forest, far beyond the day-tripper trails, through a landscape of ridgelines, remote lakes and ancient logging roads that haven't changed in a century.
We head north from Sognsvann and don't stop climbing for the first hour. The reward is a ridge with views across an unbroken sea of treetops that stretches all the way to the Swedish border. From here the route threads between lakes — Store Sandungen, Fyllingen, Hakkloa — on gravel roads that alternate between fast and flowy and slow and rocky.
The midpoint brings a long descent to a remote trailside cabin for lunch — packed by us, eaten outside whatever the weather. The return route takes a different line, adding a final ridge climb before the long run home to Sognsvann. By the end your legs will know about it. So will your face — from smiling.
Oslo Bike Tours offers private guided bike tours in Oslo for small groups of up to 8 people. Tours include Oslo City Highlights, the Bygdøy Peninsula fjord tour, Nordmarka Forest Ring 4, and the Epic Marka Endurance ride. All tours include hotel pickup and are led by local guides Eivind and Haakon.
Yes. Your guide picks you up directly at your hotel in Oslo — no need to find a meeting point or navigate to a start location yourself.
Yes. We offer two gravel routes: Nordmarka Forest Ring 4, a 45 km loop through pine and birch forest north of the city, and Epic Marka Endurance, a full-day 85 km ride deep into the Nordmarka wilderness.
Tours are optimised for guests riding their own bike, but we offer premium gravel bike and e-bike rentals. Just mention it when you make your enquiry and we'll arrange everything.
All tours include a private guide, hotel pickup, full route planning and a café stop. Fresh coffee is brewed on the trail for smaller groups. Bike rental is available as an add-on. Bikes and helmets are not included in the base price.
Yes. Oslo City Highlights and the Bygdøy Peninsula tour are suitable for all fitness levels with no significant hills. The Nordmarka Forest and Epic Marka tours require moderate to strong fitness respectively.